Sunday Times names best West Midlands schools for 2026
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 crowns the West Midlands' top state, independent, and comprehensive schools based on latest exam results. Discover which local schools excelled.
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West Midlands' Best Secondary Schools for 2026 Revealed
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide has ranked the top secondary schools in the West Midlands for 2026. Discover which schools in Birmingham, Solihull, and Stratford made the prestigious lists.
Billericay girls netball success at Flying Dutchman Cup
Year 8-10 students from Mayflower High School in Billericay excelled at a French netball tournament, gaining professional coaching and building team spirit. Discover their inspiring journey.
DfE responds to 'VIP lane' claims over Walsall school
The Department for Education has broken its silence on a controversial £50m free school in Walsall, defending its process after criticism from MP Valerie Vaz. Read the full story.
Birmingham councillor steps down after poor attendance record
Labour councillor Jack Deakin resigns from Birmingham City Council after attending just two meetings in two years. The move leaves his ward without a representative for six months.
Billericay pupils' Spanish immersion trip to Murcia
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Pensioners miss £10k in DWP benefits
UK retirees are missing out on £10,000 a year from two underclaimed DWP benefits: Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit. Check your eligibility now.
DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus for PIP and DLA claimants
The DWP's annual £10 Christmas Bonus will be automatically paid to claimants of PIP, DLA, and Attendance Allowance in December. Find out if you qualify and why critics say the payment needs increasing.
£2.6m Wolverhampton School Expansion Plan
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Solihull school's Ofsted triumph after improvement order
St Alphege CE School in Solihull achieves top Ofsted rating just years after being told to improve. Discover how leadership and community transformed this West Midlands school.
48 Health Conditions Qualify for £441 DWP Payment
State pensioners with any of 48 health conditions could claim up to £441 every four weeks via Attendance Allowance. Check your eligibility now for this non-means-tested support.
DWP's £442 payments for 48 health conditions
The DWP is providing tax-free payments of up to £442 to people with 48 different health conditions. Discover if you qualify and how to claim this vital support.
Tesco's 'phenomenal' free fruit and veg for schools
Tesco's Fruit & Veg for Schools initiative, now supporting over 500 schools, is hailed as 'life-changing' for improving children's health, concentration, and behaviour in disadvantaged areas.
MP slams £50m Walsall school as 'in wrong place'
Walsall MP Valerie Vaz questions the controversial Reedswood Park free school project, citing accessibility issues and a 'covid VIP lane' selection process. Discover why this £50m investment faces local opposition.
Cheshire school closes due to flu-like illness outbreak
Congleton High School in Cheshire is closed for a deep clean following a flu-like illness outbreak causing high student absences. Remote learning is in place.
£1,500 boost for Alconbury School's forest area
Alconbury C of E Primary School receives a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to fund its new forest school area, enhancing outdoor learning for pupils.
Teenager dies after falling ill on school bus
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
Brentwood School Building Project Fails, MP Angry
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Report: Quarter of UK children obese by 2035
Urgent action needed as new report warns 24% of children could be clinically obese by 2035, with rising inactivity threatening health and wellbeing.
Manchester Business School marks 60 years with new vision
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Prince George's Secondary School Decision Already Made
Royal expert Jennie Bond reveals Prince George's secondary school for 2026 is likely decided. Discover how Kate Middleton balances royal duties with parenting.
Rotary gives £12k to Shepway schools hardship funds
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Two-week half-terms expand, straining UK families
Thousands more UK households face increased costs as schools adopt two-week half-term breaks. Discover the impact on childcare and family finances.
Loughborough pupils win 5 medals at European Laser Run
Three Loughborough Grammar School students and their coach won five medals representing GB at the European Laser Run Championships in Turkey. Discover their phenomenal success story.
Blaenau Gwent school wins prestigious community award
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
Free Breakfast Clubs Save Families £450 a Year
The government's free breakfast club expansion will save families £450 and 95 hours yearly, aiding the cost of living crisis. Over 500,000 children to benefit.
Teacher fined for giving pupil alcohol and card
Science teacher Richard Pugh fined after giving a pupil a Christmas card signed with a kiss and a Malibu cocktail. The 41-year-old is now jobless and subject to a restraining order.
127 More Free Breakfast Clubs for Birmingham Schools
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a major expansion of free breakfast clubs in Birmingham's most deprived schools to tackle child poverty and help families with the cost of living.
Minister: Teachers Should Complain More Like Bin Workers
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
Chemical spill at school sends five to hospital
Five people, including three teenagers, hospitalised after a chemical spill at Biddulph High School. Emergency services secure the site. Read the latest updates.
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